1933
William
2021
William Joseph Raub
July 15, 1933 — December 6, 2021
On August 30, 1958, he married his "bride" Mary in Mitchell, SD.They lived in various cities in Iowa.They welcomed their first daughter Debbie in 1962.They settled in Omaha in 1968 and soon after welcomed two additional daughters Peggy (1969) and Cindy (1970), completing his harem.
Bill was a born salesman and could sell an ice cube to an Eskimo.He worked for Swanson Gentleman Hart for 25 years before starting Raub Enterprise Inc in 1994 with his wife.
His family continued to grow with the addition of two son-in-laws, six grandkids and two great-grandkids.Bill enjoyed watching the kids play sports, going to Husker games with his wife and family and just spending time together.
Bill "semi-retired" in 2013 when he sold his company to his daughter and son-in-law.He continued to work for them as a sales representative until the age of 87.He hung up his keys in April 2021 to spend more time with his family.
He passed away peacefully with family nearby on December 6, 2021 after a life well lived.
He is survived by his wife Mary, daughters Debbie (Dave) Schmitz, Peggy Raub, Cindy (Shawn) Sutton, grandkids Tia (Rick), Zac, Samantha, Clay, Ben and Joe, great grandkids Nevaeh and Anthony, brother-in-law George Holck and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Harold and Rosa Raub, brothers and sister-in-laws Tony (Anne) Raub, Dan (Jean) Raub, Larry (Louise) Raub and his sister Eileen "Ike" Holck.
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Visitation
Thursday, December 9, 2021
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Bethany Funeral Home
Vigil Service
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)
Bethany Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, December 10, 2021
Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)
Saint John Vianney Catholic Church
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